Thanks for the reply Matt. One more thing I would like to ask from you. Who do you think is the all time best all-rounder for the New Zealand team? New Zealand is always popular because of their high quality all-rounders.

chris cairns purely for his hitting ability and no fear attitude as well as some stunning bowling performances against the best

Matt,
1. Who do you think is the most dangerous bowler to face now?
2. Which bowler made you feel hard to make strokes easily?
3. Who is your favorite batsman?
4. Who is your favorite fielder?
5. Which is your favorite ground?

During your last chat I asked a question that you weren't able to answer as you ran out of time, I am hoping tonight will be slightly different.

My question is, when visiting foreign countries do you stray from their infidel foods (I'm talking Indian and English food here) and stick to our superior types of food like kangaroo, pig skin, the male hermaphrodite and KFC?

I look forward to your reply.

steak eggs and chips has always been a good one for me mate

Last edited by James; 22-06-2009 at 03:17 AM.
Reason: moving answers down underneath the quote.

We've seen 1001 different Test opening combinations for New Zealand in recent times. Every time you look to be finding a viable partner for the established opener, the established opener drops off in his performances and finds himself dropped to start the vicious cycle all over again with the "viable partner" assuming the "established opener" role, etc etc.

Who do you think should be opening the batting for New Zealand in Test cricket?

Rejecting 'analysis by checklist' and 'skill absolutism' since Dec '09

Everyone on the forum knows I think he's....not so good, but his name has been bandied around as a possible on both here and other NZ media. His record now is obviosuly poor and he and Sherlock between them must have given you a few run rate headaches, but obviously you must see something there in the guy. He has good pace, bounce etc. I'd be interested to know your thoughts on his development, whether he's worth picking now for the Black Caps and what he could end up like? Cheers.

Originally Posted by Athlai

Jeets doesn't really deserve to be bowling.

Originally Posted by Athlai

Well yeah Tendy is probably better than Bradman, but Bradman was 70 years ago, if he grew up in the modern era he'd still easily be the best. Though he wasn't, can understand the argument for Tendy even though I don't agree.

Whats you view matt of the 20/20 comp with s africa,nz and aust sides 2010/11 southern cross competition i think forget its name.
Are you keen to play i think their will be 2 kiwi sides in it.

good concept i think we need more good teams like these to make us better , mate would love to be involved in this i am enjoying my cricket at the moment and want to be around for a while

Originally Posted by James_W

Mat, your a legend. You average more than WG Grace in FC and Test cricket. Anyway, do you still have international aspirations or are you looking to wind things up after your benefit season?

the thing is my benefit doesnt mean that i end it there i want to keep going strong and still have a great desire to play for nz whether that happens is debateable so i guess i just keep doing what i do best and put pressure on those that make the decisions

On the last tour of South Africa (I think it was the last tour anyway) you played in the ODI series. I remember one of the game you held our batting together and then at the death got nailed in the head by an Ntini bouncer. You then proceeded to charge down the pitch and smash him for 4 and then 6 (I think..memory a little fuzzy here). I thought it took some quite massive balls to charge down the pitch after being smashed in the head on a fairly quick deck against a quality bowler, what was going through your head? What prompted you to charge down the pitch? Anger?

We've seen 1001 different Test opening combinations for New Zealand in recent times. Every time you look to be finding a viable partner for the established opener, the established opener drops off in his performances and finds himself dropped to start the vicious cycle all over again with the "viable partner" assuming the "established opener" role, etc etc.

Who do you think should be opening the batting for New Zealand in Test cricket?

i still think persist with how and another left handed opener possibly either flynn or keep having a go with mackintosh

Originally Posted by Flem274*

Matt, whaddya think about Mitchell McClennaghan?

Everyone on the forum knows I think he's....not so good, but his name has been bandied around as a possible on both here and other NZ media. His record now is obviosuly poor and he and Sherlock between them must have given you a few run rate headaches, but obviously you must see something there in the guy. He has good pace, bounce etc. I'd be interested to know your thoughts on his development, whether he's worth picking now for the Black Caps and what he could end up like? Cheers.

really good talent and find for the stags this year was mitch is currently injured but a guy that will give you heaps with the ball and is quite sharp..lacks a bit of accuracy but that will come given time in first class and a good standard of cricket to develop his game..not the right time i feel to pick him not just yey give him more time at first class